Brand: FRIGIDAIRE
Category: Dryer
Document Type: Manual
Language: EN
Available Languages: EN , ES
Uploaded: Nov. 21, 2025, 6:56 p.m.
One year limited warranty covering defective parts and workmanship for Electrolux appliances.
| OCCURRENCE | POSSIBLE CAUSE | SOLUTION |
|---|---|---|
| Dryer does not start. | Electrical power cord is not securely plugged in or plug may be loose. | Make sure the plug fits tightly in wall outlet. |
| House fuse blown or circuit breaker tripped. | Reset circuit breaker or replace fuse. | |
| Dryer runs but won't heat. | Thermal limiter tripped. | Call authorized service person for replacement. |
| There are 2 house fuses in the dryer circuit. If 1 of the 2 fuses is blown, the drum may turn but the heater will not operate. (electric models) | Replace fuse. | |
| Gas supply valve is not open (gas models). | Check to make sure supply valve is open. See INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS for procedure. | |
| Dryer does not have enough air supply to support the burner flame (gas models). | See INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS. | |
| LP gas supply tank is empty or there has been a utility interruption of natural gas (gas models). | Refill or replace tank. Dryer should heat when utility service is restored. | |
| Drying cycle takes too long, outside of the dryer feels too hot or smells hot. | Lint filter is clogged with lint. | Make sure all lint has been removed from the dryer lint filter before starting each cycle. |
| Exhaust duct requirements have not been met. | Exhaust duct must be at least 4 inches in diameter and made of rigid or semi-rigid metal. When in place, the duct must have no more than two 90° bends and must not exceed length listed in INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS. | |
| Electric dryer is connected to a 208 volt circuit. | Drying time will be 20% longer than drying on a 240 volt circuit. | |
| Excessive wrinkling. | Drying procedures have not been followed. | See "Operating Instructions." |
| Outside exhaust hood or exhaust duct may be clogged or restricted. | Clean out any obstruction. | |
| High humidity. | Use a dehumidifier near the dryer. | |
| Dryer is overloaded. | Do not overload. See "Operating Instructions." | |
| Items left in dryer too long. | Remove items as soon as cycle ends. | |
| Insufficient sorting of items. | See "Operating Instructions." | |
| Drying temperature too high. | Follow fabric care label instructions. | |
| Scratching or chipping of the drum finish. | Foreign objects such as coins, pins, clips or buttons are inside the dryer.* | Always remove foreign objects from pockets before laundering. Remove objects from drum and restart dryer. |
| Permanently attached items such as belt buckles, zippers and fasteners may be hitting the inside of the drum.* | It may be necessary to sew a scrap of material securely around ornaments before drying to prevent scratching and damage to the dryer. |